Prague Tourist Information

Prague Tourist Information

Terminal 1. Opening hours: Daily 08:00-20:00
Terminal 2. Opening hours: Daily 08:00-20:00.

For a list of the top places to visit in Prague, view sights & tourist attractions.

currency in Prague & exchanging money

The official currency in Prague is the Czech Crown (CZK), also known as Czech koruna (Kč).

Czech Banknotes are issued in these denominations:

100/200/500/1000/2000/5000 CZK.

What is 1000 CZK worth?

1000 CZK = £37 | €42 | $48.

CASHLESS PAYMENTS: Mobile Payments AND DEBIT/CREDIT cards

Cashless payments are widely used in Prague. Mobile payments (Google Pay and Apple Pay), as well as debit and credit cards backed by Visa, Mastercard and American Express, are accepted at hotels, shops, bars, cafés, restaurants, and on public transport; shopping in Prague is no different than in London, Paris or Berlin.

(i) ATMs (Cash Machines/Bankomats) in Prague

The best exchange rate for your money is usually obtained by withdrawing Czech Crowns from an ATM (cash machine/bankomat) in Prague (even accounting for any transaction fees your card issuer may levy).

ATMs in Prague accept debit/credit cards backed by Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

At Terminal 1, exit customs and in the Arrivals Hall the bank ATMs are to your right, by the stairs.

At Terminal 2, exit customs and in the Arrivals Hall the bank ATMs are to your right.

ATMs in the City Centre:

In and around Wenceslas Square, banks with ATMs include Česká spořitelna, Komerční banka (KB), ČSOB, Raiffeisenbank, Fio banka, Moneta and Air Bank.

At Republic Square, UniCredit Bank has an ATM.

In the Lesser Town, at the top of Mostecké street (the road leading from Charles Bridge to Lesser Town Square), Česká spořitelna bank has an ATM in the wall.

To exchange money into Czech Crowns, the best rates can be found at currency exchange offices (Bureaux de Change) in Prague's city centre. These are located in and around Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, and Lesser Town Square.

Samiko Exchange Office: Štěpánská 39 (near Wenceslas Square), Prague 1.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00; Sat 09:00-18:00. Phone: 602 211 043.

Sumar Exchange Office: Politických vězňů 21, (near Prague Main Railway Station and Wenceslas Square), Prague 1.
Opening hours: Daily 08:00-21:00. Phone: 722 769 676.

ChaseFlex Change: Opletalová 9 (near Wenceslas Square), Prague 1.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00. Sat 09:00-12:00 Phone: 778 035 990.

Another option is to change money at a bank. Banks offer good exchange rates, but do charge a small commission. The main area for banking in Prague is Wenceslas Square.

Cost of Living in Prague

Prices for services such as hairdressing and health and beauty treatments are also typically lower than in Western Europe.

Dental and medical care in Czechia is of a high standard and reasonably priced, although health tourism remains a relatively small industry.

Prices for cosmetic products, pharmaceuticals, globally branded fashion clothing, and durable consumer goods in Prague are broadly comparable to those in other European countries.

• Average daytime temperature: 19°C (66°F)

• Typical daytime range: 8°C (46°F) to 28°C (82°F)

• Occasional extremes: 31°C (88°F).

Winter (November to February) ranges from mild to very cold. There are many crisp, bright, sunny days when you simply cannot wait to get outside. However, overcast skies and persistent rain are also common. When temperatures drop, Prague can experience heavy bouts of snow lasting several days or weeks.

Prague is perhaps at its most beautiful on a bright, sunny morning following fresh snowfall - the city simply gleams, especially along the river.

• Average daytime temperature (Dec-Jan): 3°C (37°F)

• Typical daytime range: -2°C (28°F) to 5°C (41°F)

• Mild winter days: Up to 10°C (50°F)

• Occasional extremes (snowy, icy periods): -10°C (14°F) or even -15°C (5°F).

What to Wear in Prague

However, even in summer, be prepared for cold snaps, heavy showers, or even a mighty storm. Pack a jumper, sweater, or fleece, along with a waterproof jacket or umbrella.

Winter: In winter, dress warmly in layers to stay comfortable. Thermals or base layers are useful for added insulation. For outer protection against the elements, bring a warm, waterproof jacket, along with a fleece-lined hat and gloves.

Footwear: Prague is a wonderful city to explore on foot. The city centre is compact, making it easy to walk between sights and attractions. Major landmarks - such as Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Wenceslas Town Square - are either partially or fully pedestrianised. A comfortable pair of walking shoes is essential to make the most of your visit.

Clothing shops: If you are caught out by the weather, there are shops that can help. Department stores like Marks & Spencer and Primark, shoe shops such as Bata, and specialist outdoor retailers like Rock Point offer a good selection of clothing and footwear to suit any unexpected turn in the weather. For a one-stop shop, Palladium is the largest shopping mall in central Prague and may contain everything you need under one roof.

How to dress for the evening: Prague is an easy-going city, and the general rule is: dress as you feel comfortable. For restaurants and entertainment, visitors wear a range of styles from casual to formal. It is perfectly acceptable to wear casual clothes at many venues, even for classical concerts in churches. However, visitors should dress for the occasion for performances at the opera houses and grand concert halls, or dining in high-end restaurants.

When to Visit Prague

Tourist attractions, restaurants, and theatres are equipped to welcome visitors at all times; buildings are heated in winter and many are air-conditioned in summer.

Above all, Prague is somewhere to simply kick back and relax. From spring to autumn, enjoying an al fresco drink at a pavement café or in a beer garden while basking in the sunshine can be a highlight of your trip. In contrast, during the winter months, a warm and cosy ambience awaits inside the city's pubs, restaurants and traditional cafés.

Spring (late March to mid-June, including Easter) is the most popular season for tourists, followed by autumn (September to October), then summer (mid-June to August).

In December, huge numbers of people travel to Prague for the Christmas Markets, and the single busiest period is over New Year's Eve.

Hotel prices naturally fluctuate according to demand: rates are highest at weekends from April to June, from September to October, and in December. However, even in peak season, there can be bargains on hotel stays between Sunday and Thursday nights.

July and August present an anomaly to exploit. While Prague remains busy, there are fewer visitors than in spring, leading to lower hotel rates, and yet the weather is mostly glorious; at the height of summer, many Europeans prefer to head to a beach in the Mediterranean.

The remaining months - November, January and February- offer the opportunity to enjoy a cheap Prague city break without the crowds. You gamble on the weather, but wandering the cobbled streets of the Old Town and Lesser Town, you can feel you have the city all to yourself.

Flights to and from Prague are generally the most expensive on Fridays and Sundays. Thursday and Monday are average, while the cheapest days to fly are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

While flight and hotel prices fluctuate, the cost of sightseeing, eating and entertainment in Prague remain constant throughout the year.

View our guide to where to stay in Prague.

WiFi and Mobile Connectivity

WiFi is fast and widely available throughout Prague. Hotels, bars, restaurants and river cruises all offer free WiFi. For the price of a coffee, visitors can hook into the free WiFi at any of the cafés, coffee shops, fast food outlets and bakeries in the city, such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Popeyes, Bageterie Boulevard, PAUL and Salaterie. Strong 4G and 5G coverage is available everywhere in Prague. Phones and mobile devices will connect with ease to Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, EE, Three, China Mobile, and other networks.

There is also free WiFi at Prague Airport.

Phone and Post

International Dialling Code for Czechia (Czech Republic): +420.

Useful & Emergency Phone Numbers

Directory enquiries: Czech numbers: 1180. International numbers: 1181.

General emergency: 112. Fire: 150. Ambulance: 155. Municipal Police: 156. Police: 158. Emergency Road Service: 1230/1240. Post Office Central Prague Post Office: Jindrisska 14 (off Wenceslas Square), Prague 1. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-18:00. Phone: 604 221 504.

Czech Post Office

Electricity

British, North American and other non-EU visitors will need adaptors, which can be purchased in Prague at the electrical retailer Datart. Address: Národní 28 and Palladium Shopping Centre.

Public Transport in Prague

Tipping

Smoking

Activities for Children & Families

Prague is, relatively, a very safe city to visit with children. Parents need have no extra concerns for their kids over the normal care one would take in a busy place. There are fun activities for children of all ages to enjoy: towers to climb, bike and e-scooter tours to sign up for, and a number of interesting museums to visit. Plus, there is Prague Zoo, Sea World, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, river cruises, Black Light Theatre shows, and regular special events. Most restaurants and cafés welcome children, and some offer high chairs for babies. While kids' menus are rare, waiters will happily suggest suitable dishes for children from the adult menu or perhaps serve half portions.

Prague for Children

Accessibility: Wheelchairs, Walking Difficulties, Prams & Buggies

And wheelchair users, people with walking difficulties, and families with prams and pushchairs will be pleased to note that Prague's city centre is compact, with many sights and tourist attractions located close to each other.

Stay in a hotel in the city centre (Prague 1), and if you can walk short distances or be pushed, you can participate in much of the sightseeing and entertainment on offer without using public transport or taxis.

Find out more in our Prague Accessibility Guide.

Dangers & Annoyances - Prague is a safe city, but...

Nevertheless, there are a few things to be mindful of:

DANGERS

Watch out for trams when crossing roads. You may not hear them approaching, they have the right of way over other traffic, they do not make unplanned stops unless absolutely necessary, and they cannot brake quickly. Be particularly careful to supervise children near tram tracks and busy intersections.

Annoyances

Taxis: Taxis in Prague are notorious for overcharging. If you're flying into Prague Airport and plan to take a taxi to your hotel, it's best to book airport transfers in advance through a reputable company.

If you hail a taxi on the street - whether at the airport or in the city - avoid unmarked vehicles. Choose a taxi that clearly displays the name of the company along the side. Even if a taxi has a meter, it may not be trustworthy; some drivers set the meter to inflated rates. The safest approach is to agree on a price before entering the vehicle.

Pickpockets: Pickpocketing can be a problem, especially in crowded areas. Keep a close eye on your valuables. Make sure you can see or feel your money and personal possessions at all times—do not keep your wallet in your back pocket or hang your handbag on the back of your chair in cafés. That said, don’t be afraid—violence is not an issue. Pickpockets prefer easy targets. Always follow the golden rule: if you don’t need to carry valuables, store them in the hotel safe.

Restaurants: Overcharging can occur in restaurants heavily frequented by tourists. Check your bill carefully to ensure it adds up and only includes items you ordered. Also, check whether a service charge or tip has already been added—if it has, there’s no need to tip again.

Shops and Market Stalls: When paying in cash, check that you receive the correct change. If you’re not given a receipt, don’t hesitate to ask for one.

Currency Exchange: Avoid small currency exchange windows. Use larger exchange offices that you can step inside, or withdraw money from an ATM - currency exchange.

Our Mission

At Prague Experience, our aim is to help visitors experience the best of Prague. All tourist services featured on this website have been tested and approved. If a service subsequently falls short (as some inevitably do), we remove it from the site:

Our Prage airport transfers offers comfortable, hassle-free taxi transfers with polite and honest drivers; the restaurants we feature serve great value food and provide excellent customer service; we only list the best performances at the finest opera houses and concert halls in Prague; and, we only recommend the city's top sightseeing tours and river cruises.

Health & Medical Services

There are no major health risks in Czechia. The tap water in Prague is safe to drink. Food-borne diseases are no more of a concern than elsewhere in Western and Central Europe.

Try to avoid insect and tick bites, particularly when walking in forested areas outside Prague. They can cause significant irritation, skin infections, and lead to serious medical conditions. If you get bitten and have concerns, you are strongly advised to seek medical advice.

For Czech citizens, health insurance is compulsory.

EU citizens have free access to emergency medical care through their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

UK citizens have free access to emergency medical care through their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

Other nationals, and EU/UK citizens that require more extensive cover, are advised to arrange appropriate travel insurance before embarking on their trip.

options for tourists seeking medical attention in Prague

Pharmacies in Prague can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medication for common ailments and conditions.

Doctors and Dentists in Prague are available 24/7 for more serious health issues.

For Emergency Care, dial 112 to be connected to the EU emergency line, which guarantees an English-speaking operator. Alternatively, contact the Czech medical emergency services on 155. Ambulance response times are generally good.

There are a lot of pharmacies in Prague. Most are in the New Town, where there are both stand-alone stores and chemists in shopping malls.

Adamova Lékárna, Wenceslas Square 8, Prague 1. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-20:00. Phone: 725 579 177. Lékárna u Muzea, Wenceslas Square 64, Prague 1. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-22:00. Phone: 605 555 885. Email: info@lekarnamuzeum.cz Dr. Max Lékárna, Vodickova 40 (near Wenceslas Square), Prague 1. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-19:00; Sat 10:00-18:00. Phone: 225 574 073. Lékárna, Palladium Shopping Centre (Level -2), Náměstí Republiky, Prague 1. Opening hours: Daily 09:00-21:00. Phone: 224 829 073. Lékárna Opletalova, Opletalova 4 (near Wenceslas Square), Prague 1. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00. Phone: 224 220 703.

Pharmacies in Prague

Lékárna AVE, Havlíčkova 5 (Old Town), Prague 1.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00.
Phone: 601 201 489.
Web: Website.

Dr. Max Lékárna, Praha Hlavní Nadrazi (Prague Main Railway Station), Wilsonova 8, Prague 2.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00.

Lékárna U svate Ludmily, Belgická 37, Prague 2.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-21:00; Sat 08:00-20:00; Sun 09:00-20:00.
Phone: 222 513 396.

Fragnerova Lékárna U Černého orla, Malostranské náměstí 14, Lesser Town, Prague 1.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:30-18:00; Sat 10:30-18:00.
Phone: 257 219 744.
Web: Website.

Doctor Prague, Vodickova 28, 3rd entrance, 2nd floor, Prague 1.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00. Phone: 224 220 040.
Emergency Doctor: 24 hrs. Phone: 603 433 833.

Malo Clinic, Kateřinská 18, Prague 2.
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 07:30-18:00; Fri 07:30-15:30; 24hr emergency service.
Phone: 775 785 222. Website.

Passport, Visa & EES Requirements

EU NATIONALS: Your passport or ID card must not expire before you leave Prague/Czechia. UK & OTHER NATIONALS: The issue date of your passport must be less than 10 years before the date of your arrival in Prague/Czechia/EU; and The expiry date of your passport must be at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Prague/Czechia/EU. View more passport information. Visa Requirements Czechia (Czech Republic) is a member of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area. Therefore, most tourist visitors do not require a visa to visit Prague, just a valid passport (or ID card for EU citizens).

Passport and Visa Requirements

Other nationals may require a visa: more visa information.

EU Entry/Exit System (EES)

The EU is currently implementing a digital border, the Entry/Exit System (EES). EES requires nationals of countries outside the EU Schengen Zone (includes UK and US nationals) to create a digital record and provide biometric data (fingerprints and a facial image) on arrival at Prague Airport. There is nothing visitors need to prepare in advance - border guards and registration machines will guide you through the process.

Foreign Embassies & Consulates

Customs Allowances within the European Union (EU)

If you travel to Prague from a non-EU country, you can bring most goods, within reason, including alcohol and tobacco, but not meat or dairy products.

Departure: If you travel to an EU country from Prague, you can carry an unlimited quantity of most goods, including alcohol and tobacco, so long as it is for personal use.

If you travel to a non-EU country from Prague, you can carry most goods, within reason, including alcohol and tobacco. And you are exempt from paying VAT and taxes on alcohol - duty-free alcohol is available for purchase at Prague Airport (PRG).

How much duty-free you can carry depends on the rules of the country you are flying to. Travellers bound for the UK, for example, can return home with:
-42 litres of beer and 18 litres of still wine;
-4 litres of spirits OR 9 litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine or any alcoholic beverage less than 22% ABV;
-200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250g tobacco OR 200 sticks of tobacco OR any proportional combination of these.

Lost Property

Additional Information

For travel information, view Getting Around Prague by Public Transport and Travel to Prague.

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